$6.95AUD

8cm (3inch) Decorated Gold plated Brass Pins[ATH-3BSP]

Simple decorative pins to hold Hats, wraps, veils and any assorted materials in place, beautifully. Each pin has either a semi-precious stone bead or a decorated metal bead embellishing the top of each pin.

Pins can be purchased singly or in pairs, and larger groupings (up to 8's) can be made on request.

Time period: Evergreen

Materials: Gold plated Brass, semi-precious stones* 3-6mm

Product Dimensions: 8 cm lengh x 0.07 cm diameter

Use; These pins are fine enough to slide through fine wools and silks, and strong enough to hold medium weight fabrics together, a veil to a hat, or used in the complex Hair styles holding hair pieces in place and anchoring ribbons.

Base on the increasing number of finds of decorated pins from the Roman through to the present, pins were ubiquitous to hold items in place, and a sign of taste and display. Each semi-precious stone beads used had a spiritual, medicinal and magical significance to the owner beyond that of matching colours and showing wealth.

If you are interested in the rich medieval lore surrounding stones - we have a number of texts including facsimilies of lapidariums to amaze and intrigue you.